City publishes website to answer questions about vaccines
The City of Philadelphia website now has a page dedicated to sharing information about the COVID-19 vaccine. more
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COVID pandemic seen as worsening childhood obesity epidemic
Pediatricians like us have seen it over and over again in the last few months -- kids who have put on 5, sometimes 10, at times even 20 pounds -- since the onset of the pandemic. more
Black doctors collaborative is offering COVID-19 vaccines
The Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium has begun offering COVID19 vaccinations in the African-American community. more
Inquirer: COVID vaccinations in city have gone mostly to whites
Mistreatment of Black patients in the health-care system has caused many to be leery of the vaccine. more
Novo Nordisk supports programs fighting diabetes and obesity
Five innovative community-based programs have been selected to receive preliminary funding to help combat diabetes and obesity in Philadelphia. more
PA human services get $114m from federal COVID stimulus bill
Pennsylvania stands to receive a substantial amount in federal aid from the recently passed $900 billion COVID-19 relief package, according to reports. more
PA COVID supports for nursing facilities to be scaled back
A shortage of federal funding has caused Pennsylvania to scale back a critical program for assisting long-term care facilities battling covid-19. more
District to establish new centers for students with special needs
School District of Philadelphia administrators are opening six specialized services regional centers for students with special needs today. more
Casey report examines COVID impact on homes with children
The latest KIDS COUNT policy report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation examines how households with children are faring during the pandemic. more
Half of PA children not tested for lead poisoning: report
Report: Half of Pennsylvania kids are not getting tested for lead by their second birthday, despite CDC guidelines. more
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